After spending part of the last 4 weeks digesting the loss of my main income source, cutting expenses, making tough choices, I decided it was time to look ahead.
Dwelling in negativity is not healthy.
After all I am one of many.
I did come to realize right away that after spending a quarter of my life in one place, the loss was not just financial but had an emotional side to it.
I did get a job interview after 3 weeks which is not bad under current circumstances.
I got great words of support from some of my faithful customers.
I realize more than ever the value of years of building relationships (the word networking sounds more mechanical to me).
I have been able to reach out to a number of people for advice and a morning boost.
I have not been inactive.
My house of work still has foundations, just undergoing renovations.
I am blessed to have some concierge work trickling in which keeps me occupied and sane.
Looking for opportunities in the wine trade has not been bearing fruit yet.
Will my taste for writing become another stream, we'll see.
Most of all, life is too short to work at something that makes you feel miserable.
Don't we all do a much better job if we are in a nurturing, positive environment?
One thing I did not do is pay a visit to the Thinking Man Tavern (logo above), imagine a bar with books. I'm not much of a beer drinking and Atlanta is a bit far.
Re-Learning the importance of baby steps for Monday Work Etiquette #109
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